The Indian tanker on fire after being hit by projectile (Credit: PressTV)
An Indian tanker came under attack as it capsized after being hit by a projectile.Visual after the hit, shared by Press TV, shows massive fire engulfing the India-flagged cargo vessel in the Red Sea before the ship sank off Yemen’s western coast.The MSV Faize Noore Oliya was struck by a projectile in Yemeni waters on August 4, causing the vessel to catch fire before it sank near the port city of Hodeidah. The vessel was carrying 14 crew members, including 13 Indians and one Yemeni sailor. All 14 were rescued by the Yemeni Coast Guard and brought safely to the port of Mokha. No casualties were reported.The ship sank around 13 nautical miles (24 km) south of Hodeidah, a Houthi-held port city. Yemen’s government-affiliated National Resistance Forces said coast guard and naval units carried out a joint rescue operation after the vessel was attacked.The National Resistance Forces blamed Yemen’s Houthi rebels for the attack, although the Houthis have not commented on the incident.
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Ministry of external affairs condemned the attack and said the continued targeting of commercial shipping in the region was “deeply worrisome”. “The targeting of commercial shipping in the region must end,” the MEA said, calling for free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through international waterways to be restored in accordance with international law.Union minister for ports, shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal called it an “unprovoked attack” and said the safety of Indian seafarers remained the government’s “supreme priority”.The Indian Embassy in Riyadh is coordinating with Yemeni authorities and monitoring the safety and security of the rescued crew.
